|20001211 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |John | | |20001211 | | | | | | |FRONT PAGE | | | | | | | | |John | | |20001211 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |John | | 20210625|20210629|FRONT||The Center of Arts and Heritage Project||||We are well underway with our expansion project for the future building complex, The Center of Arts and Heritage. We now invite you to help us further our mission to celebrate heritage, enhance economic development, and provide the community with space to benefit from participation in the arts, creativity and local heritage. |Website Thumbnail-04.jpg|https://willcoxtheater.com/support_us.shtml#CAPITAL|N |WHTP |N|FRONT| | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 20210625|20230415|FRONT||Ranching Heritage Photography||||We are calling for submissions for photography for our Heritage Courtyard banner! Submission are due by April 15th. Submit your online photos at https://forms.gle/CQ3gUTcPWXeuxGFi6|Ranching Kid.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Ranching Heritage Photography Art Contest March 2023.png|N|WHTP |N|FRONT| | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 20210625|20220825|FRONT||Silver Screen Movie Club||||The Silver Screen Movie Club allows regular moviegoers to qualify for awesome bonuses! Rack up holes punched in a membership card to work towards a free small soda, a free small popcorn and finally one free movie pass. The Silver Screen Movie Club also provides free movies on the card holders birthday! Learn more and register through the Movies tab of the website!|concesions_Website Thumbnail.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Silver Screen Movie Club.pdf|N |WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 20221028|20230129|FRONT||Studio 128 Makerspace
Open Time|3-5pm @ The Palace|Every Friday||A state of the art Makerspace with 3D printers, a laser engraver, and computers with a variety of artistic, creative, and design software. Experiment, work on your own projects, learn how to use specialized software and hardware or just use a free space to get some work done!
FREE
No registration required.|Studio 128 Makerspace_Website Thumbnail.jpg||N|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 22221111|22221111|MOVIE |0movies |Paddington in Peru|
Adventure, Family, Comedy
PG
1hr 46m
|Coming Soon||Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey.|Paddington.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5822536/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_5_in_0_q_padd|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 22221111|22221111|MOVIE |0movies |Wolfman |
Werewolf Horror, Horror
R
|Coming Soon||A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal, but as the night stretches on, the father begins to transform into something unrecognizable.|wolfman.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4216984/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_3_nm_4_in_0_q_wolfm|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 22221111|22221111|MOVIE |0movies |Love Hurts |
Action, Comedy

|Coming Soon||A realtor is pulled back into the life he left behind after his former partner-in-crime resurfaces with an ominous message. With his crime-lord brother also on his trail, he must confront his past and the history he never fully buried.|lovehurts.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30788842/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_love%2520hu|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 22221111|22221111|MOVIE |0movies |Dog Man |
Animation, Comedy, Animal Adventure
PG
1h 29m
|Coming Soon||Dog Man, half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat.|DOGMAN.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10954718/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_dogman|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 22221111|22221111|MOVIE |0movies |Captain America: Brave New World |
Superhero, Action, Adventure

2h 15m
|Coming Soon||Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must discover the motive behind a nefarious global plan.|Captain.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14513804/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_captain|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 22221111|22221111|MOVIE |0movies |The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie |
Animation, Comedy, Family
PG
1h 31m
|Coming Soon||Porky Pig and Daffy Duck are Earth's only hope when facing the threat of alien invasion.|Daffy.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15352542/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520day%2520the%2520earth%2520blew%2520up|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 20250207 |20250213|MOVIE |0movies |Brave the Dark |
Drama
PG-13
1hr 52m
|February 7 - February 13|Every evening @ 7:00pm
Matinee Saturday & Sunday, 2:30pm|Haunted by torturous childhood memories, Nate Williams finds himself engulfed in darkness. When his drama teacher, Mr. Deen bails him out of jail and takes him in, Nate must confront his past before it leads to his own destruction.|Brave17.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10381102/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_Brave%2520the%2520Dar|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 20250207 |20250213|MOVIE |0movies |The Colors Within |
Anime, Teen Drama
PG
1hr 41m
|February 7 - February 13|Every evening @ 6:30pm
Matinee Saturday & Sunday, 2:00pm|A girl who can see colors in people's hearts joins a band with two other people.|Colors17.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23951384/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520colors%2520within|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 20250123 |20250206|MOVIE |0movies |A Complete Unknown |
Docudrama, Music
R
2hr 21m
|January 24 - February 6|Every evening @ 7:00pm
Matinee Saturday & Sunday, 2:30pm|In 1961, unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar. He forges relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates worldwide.|completeunknown.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11563598/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_a%2520complete|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 20250123 |20250206|MOVIE |0movies |Homestead |
action, Drama, Thriller
PG-13
1hr 52m
|January 24 - February 6|Every evening @ 6:30pm
Matinee Saturday & Sunday, 2:00pm|Amid chaos, ex-Green Beret joins prepper compound; love grows, truths arise, and a community unites.|homestead.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29137778/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_hoomestead|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 20241228|20250110|MOVIE |0movies |- Retro Rewind -
Cyrano de Bergerac|
Swashbuckler, Adventure, Romance

1hr 53m
|January 10. 1:00pm| Includes a baby popcorn and bottled water with ticket purchase
$5 Admission|The charismatic swordsman-poet and provocateur in 1640s Paris helps a young guardsman woo the woman he loves, complicated by the politics of the nobility and the war with Spain. With Jose Ferrer|Cyrano de Bergerac.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042367/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_cyrano|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 20250111|20250214|MOVIE |0movies |- Retro Rewind -
Penny Serenade|
Drama, Romance

1hr 59m
|February 14. 1:00pm| Includes a baby popcorn and bottled water with ticket purchase
$5 Admission|A couple's big dreams give way to a life full of unforeseen sadness and unexpected joy. With Cary Grant and Irene Dunne|Penny Serenade.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034012/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_penny%2520ser|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 20250215|20250314|MOVIE |0movies |- Retro Rewind -
Springtime in the Sierras|
Drama, Music, Western

1hr 15m
|March 14. 1:00pm| Includes a baby popcorn and bottled water with ticket purchase
$5 Admission|A gang, headed by evil Stephanie Bachelor, is slaughtering game out of season. Roy finds the freezer where the meat is kept, but baddie Roy Barcroft finds him there. A famous fight takes place in the freezer. Roy, of course, wins it. With Roy Rogers and Trigger|Springtime in the Sierras.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039861/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_springtime|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| 20200817|22221111|PRICES |0movies | Ticket Prices |
Open captions Wednesday evenings
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Evenings
$11 Adults
$10 Students/Military/Seniors|
Matinees Sat, Sun
$10 Adults
$9 Students/Military/Seniors
$8 Seniors on Sunday|
Open captions provide the hearing impaired with the true movie experience. Words appear on the movie screen, allowing you watch along with everyone else in the dark theater for the same experience. Ticket prices include 9.1% sales tax.
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Every Saturday @ 10 am
$10 Adults
Age 0-5 FREE|
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Come see the movies on offer at Willcox Historic Theater during a special, baby friendly showing. Ages 0-5 are welcome!


Ticket prices include 9.1% sales tax.
|babyandmegeneric.jpg||N|WHTP |N| | | |gb |20180202+10.21 | 20240509|20240810|MOVIE |drivein |Ant Hill Drive-In
Clue|
Comedy Crime Mystery
- PG -
RUNTIME: 1h 34m
|August 9 & 10|Enjoy a FREE drive-in movie sponsored by Valley Telecom and WTA!| Gates open at 6:30pm. Movie starts at sundown. For drive-in rules and admission info, click the link below|clue.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Ant Hill Drive 2024 flyer rules.pdf|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23| |20001211 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |John | | |20001211 | | | | | | |ABOUT US | | | | | | | | |John | | |20001211 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |John | | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |STAFF |Gayle Berry
Executive Director | | | |Gayle is a retired senior executive. She has served on boards at Southwest Behavioral Counseling and Northern Cochise Community Hospital and is a founding director of Willcox Theater and Arts. She also volunteered at TAG, an arts and humanities program for teens in Willcox. |Gayle Profile Pic.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |STAFF |Gary Clement
Director of Operations | | | | Gary's degree is in Theater and he has experience in the hospitality industry and also headed the City of Willcox Teen Program, TAG. In addition to programming movies, Gary books WTA's Guest Artists, Stage to Cinema and History Lecture Series. He is our resident film expert. |GC.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|20230905|TEAM |STAFF |Scott Raffles
Office and Accounts Manager| | | | Scott is a retired director of operations for Commercial Vehicle Group. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Engineering from Arizona State. He enjoys golf, team roping and restoring vintage cars. |Scott-3.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |STAFF |Brittany Rhoades
Visual Artist| | | | Brittany is WTA's lead visual artist, teaching art in a variety of media at WTA's Palace of Art and Theater. They are currently a student at Eastern Arizona college studying to become an art major. They have a passion for teaching art and helping others and enjoy music, art, videogames, and caring for animals.|Britt Website Photo.png| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |STAFF |Peter Spitzer
Program Specialist| | | | Peter specializes in video, photography, and marketing while dabbling in drone operation. He is an avid enjoyer of film, games, and sports, with a culinary background. He hopes to one day run his own film festival. |Peter Website Photo ok.png| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531| 22221111 |TEAM |STAFF |Josh Allred
Graphic designer | | | | Josh oversees and designs much of WTA's graphics and print material. He recieved his Associates in Graphic design from Eastern Arizona College. His own interests include drawing and reading classic fiction. |Josh-1.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |STAFF |Theodore
Theater Bear| | | | Theodore the Theater Bear arrived at WTA pretty early and got right to work after earning his name at a community contest! He works in concessions, marketing, and has even starred in his own movie. Theodore is passionate about his sense of style and especially enjoys all the other volunteers and team members he works with.|theadore.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |STAFF |Cinema
Security Guard| | | | Cinema has jumped right into her duties by alerting staff when someone approaches Studio 128. She also patrols Studio 128 window displays and computer keyboards. In between Patrols you can sometimes find Cinema helping clean and supervising some of the art clubs. In her off-duty hours, she enjoys keeping other staff alert, her quarters neat and playing with her toys. |Cinema.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|20230806|TEAM |STAFF |Paola
Summer Assistant | | | |Paola assists with Willcox Theater and Arts' summer programs, ensuring everything runs smoothly. She is a pre-law student at Northern Arizona University and enjoys working with WTA and serving the community.|paola_Website Thumbnail.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |STAFF |Cindy Rae
Volunteer | | | |Cindy Rae has worked and lived in Willcox for over 50 years. She has made an impact on the Willcox Community through volunteer work at various local events, and now by volunteering at Willcox Theater and Arts. She enjoys playing music, reading, and serving the community!|Cindy Rae Website Photo_Website Thumbnail.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |BOARD |Board President
Eddie Browning | | | | Eddie Browning was born in the saddle and operates a family cow/calf operation. He was Economic Development Director for Willcox, headed Arizona's Rural Development Office, and was branch manager for Western Bank. He is the driving force behind the Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame, dedicated to preserving ranching heritage. |eddie-1.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |BOARD |Vice President
Joel Todd | | | |Mr. Todd has been an educator for 30 years. He has been a teacher, coach, high school principal, and since 2008, the superintendent of Cochise Technology District. He grew up on ranches in Montana and Arizona and enjoys living in the country. He and his wife, Jenisa, have four children who keep them very busy and entertained. |Joel-2.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |BOARD |Secretary
Jocelyn Allred | | | | Jocelyn Allred is a primary school teacher at Willcox Elementary School. She is very involved in her church and the schools her children attend. Most of her focus over the past seventeen years has been on raising her five children with her husband, Justin. Jocelyn received a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1997. |jocelyn-1.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |BOARD |Member
Ron Berry | | | | Ron Berry is a retired aerospace engineer, having held positions with Garrett Turbine Engine Co., Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and Morton-Thiokol, among others. He holds several patents and serves as the Theater's and the Board's technical resource and facility engineer. He holds a Master's Degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. |Ron-4.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |BOARD |Member
Casey Dennis | | | | Casey Dennis grew up on a cattle ranch, served as a flight nurse in Viet Nam, and studied anthropology at the University of Arizona. She is a retired Lt Colonel, taught anthropology and directed the Elderhostel program at Yavapai College and has a stained and fused glass studio in Willcox. |P1033226.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |BOARD |Member
Patina Thompson | | | |Patina Thompson is a Cochise County native with a bachelor's degree in Wildlife, Watershed and Rangeland Resources from the University of Arizona. She works in the agriculture insurance field and volunteers for many community organizations that benefit youth and agriculture. She is a hunter, photographer and conservationist in southeastern Arizona. |untitled 2-2.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |BOARD |Treasurer
Shelley Thompson | | | |Shelley Thompson has more than 37 years of experience in the financial services industry and became the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Cochise Credit Union in 1997. Shelley is married to her husband of 39 years, Billy. They have one son, Blaine, and one daughter Danelle, who have blessed them with four beautiful granddaughters.|Shelley Pic.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM |SUPPORT |Art, Culture & Creativity | | | | LIVE ON STAGE
Live music and stage performers from across the country

ARTS EDUCATION
Classes and workshops in visual arts, crafts, and digital art, for all ages and skill levels

MUSIC
Lessons, Jam Sessions, and Open Mic Nights provide opportunities to learn and share with the community

EXHIBITS
Showcase local artists and photographers and bring National Traveling Exhibits to Willcox|arts.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM | SUPPORT |Youth | | | |ART CLUBS
Every week, art projects, basic techniques and fun crafts unleash creativity and self-expression for youth

SUMMER PROGRAM
Classes and workshops include art, photography, STEM, crafts, and music bringing talented community volunteers together with students from 3 to 93 to learn and explore

STEAM DISCOVERY WORKSHOP
Creative projects introduce students to engineering methods and build technical skills

SPRING BREAK ACTIVITY WEEK
A themed week of activities, crafts, movies and fun

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
Two weeks of intensive site visits to companies and in-depth projects give students an introduction to engineering fields and local careers.|youth.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM | SUPPORT |Community | | | | FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Summer’s WAMMFest of Art, Music, Movies re-creates an old-fashioned summer festival, while the Southern Arizona Independent Film Festivals showcases shorts films from local and international students and filmmakers

FILMS
From first-run Studio movies to Retro Rewind, sensory sensitive showings and a summer drive-in, there’s always something at the movies

PARTNERSHIPS
Cooperative programming with the Sulphur Springs Valley Historical Society, Dragonfly Association and others brings varied programming to Willcox and nearby communities.|community.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|TEAM | SUPPORT |Heritage | | | | PEOPLE
Building a library of video recordings of Cowboy Hall of Fame members telling their stories in their own words

RANCHING AND FARMING
Video and Virtual Reality tours of historic ranches and ranch heritage recollections.

WILLCOX
Heritage pathways from mid 20th century to today, capturing the character, culture and life through the decades in the memories and words of those who lived it.

1880’s WILLCOX RE-CREATION
A Virtual reality depiction of Willcox and its people and businesses in its earliest days.

EXHIBITS
Rotating exhibits reflecting the landscape, character and heritage of the Willcox area. |Heritage.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | |20001211 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |John | | |20001211 | | | | | | |CREATIVE | | | | | | | | |John | | |20001211 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |John | | 20240731|22221111|SUPER | top |Engineering & Technology Institute - 2024| | | |Students in the E&TI experienced nine different disciplines, jobs and companies, with site visits, projects, and challenges, learning about the careers and opportunities available in our area


| ETI for Website.png| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20240731| 20250331 |SUPER | top |WILLCOX HERITAGE PATHWAYS (WHP)| | | |WHP is a multi-year project that will capture on video the living memories of Willcox from mid-20th century to present day. The videos, along with historical photos and memorabilia, will form the core of an exhibit at the Center of Art and Heritage, scheduled to open in 2025.


| pathways generic.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20240731|20250508| SUPER | top |Brown Bag
Arizona History:

Four facets of Arizona History

February through May||Second Thursday, @ 12:00pm
No Charge|The Palace of Art and Theater|From Buffalo Soldiers to the Railroad
and the Gila River to Archeology.

Bring your lunch and learn fascinating details about our heritage|Spring all events.jpg||N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20221127|20240331-|SUPER | top |Making Memories |Mural of Dos Cabezas
|||The second mural in our Making Memories mural series is installed at
Willcox Historic Theater
Stop by and enjoy these amazing works by
Doug Quarles and Kathie Brauchla

Supported by the Union Pacific Foundation|Making Memories mural 2.jpg||N|WHTP |N||| |Gayle |20171012+10.23 20180531|22221111|CREATIVE | |Create a Video Game for FREE| | | |Do you love video games? Have you always wanted to make your own but unsure how? After this tutorial you'll be ready to make your own games in no time!


| Videogame.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20180531|22221111|CREATIVE | |Pour Painting Tips and Tricks| | | |Ready to make something abstract? Learn the effortless, fun, and sometimes messy technique of pour painting. No previous art experience required!


| PourPainting.jpg | |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | |20001211 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |John | | |20001211 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |John | | |20001211 | | | | | | | |EVENTS | | | | | | | |John | | |20001211 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |John | | |20001211 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |John | | |20001211 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |John | | 20220305| 20250531 |ART | learn |Kid's Art Club - Grades 1-4||10 - 11:00am - Every Friday|The Palace of Art and Theater
|Every week there's a new project - fun, creative and exploring different types of art. Encourage your kids' artistic expression.

FREE
No registration required.

No meeting November 22 and 29
Meets again December 2|art club 1-4 general.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/elementary school.pdf|N|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20230305| 202450531 |ART | learn |Pencils of Doom (Art Club)| |1:30pm Every Friday|The Palace of Art and Theater
|If you doodle or you're a serious artist, you can learn new techniques, experiment with different art media and explore your own creativity!
For middle and high school students
FREE
No registration required.

No meeting November 22 and 29
Meets again December 2|Doom general.jpg||N|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20220310| 20250521 |ART | learn |ACE of Arts||10am - 1pm
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday | The Palace of Art and Theater
|Join Monika Cronberg in ACE (Aging as a Creative Endeavor) of Arts for a program that helps you bring out your lifetime of experience to Explore, Discover, Learn and Create!
Bring your own lunch for mid-day mingling!
FREE
No registration required.|1-11-23 guy at ACE 2.jpg||N|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20230305|20250531|ART | learn |Creative Cartel||10:00am Every Saturday |The Palace of Art and Theater
| Learn principles of art and experiment with a variety of art media plus enjoy open studio time for your own projects
Open to adults of every age
FREE
No registration required.|CreativeCartelMonika.jpg||N|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20221028|20250331|ART | learn |Guitar Lessons || First and Third Mondays @ 5 pm |In Studio 128
| Guitar Lessons for Beginners with Ned Robbins. You'll be strumming in no time

Ages 12 and up

No Charge
Bring your own guitar or contact us if you will need one |guitar lessons.jpg||N|WHTP |N| FRONT | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 00003500| 20250208 |ART | learn |Paint Night|$30 includes all supplies
|6 pm Saturday, February 8 |The Palace of Art and Theater
|A unique "Couple's Paint Night' for Valentine's Day! Come with your special Valentine and create your own unique painting with instructor Britt Rhoades! |Feb paint night.jpg||Y|WHTP |N| FRONT | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 00003500| 20250208 |ART | learn |Kat's Korral|$15 includes all supplies
|1 pm Saturday, February 8 |The Palace of Art and Theater
|Crafter's Choice!
- choose two from among Kat's inventive projects and you're set for Valentine's Day! |KatKorralFeb.jpg||Y|WHTP |N| FRONT | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 00003500| 20250124 |ART | learn |Doodling Workshop|No charge!
|10 am Friday, January 24 |The Palace of Art and Theater
|Learn the Art of doodling from Jen Score and you'll never be bored in a meeting again!|Doodle.jpg||N|WHTP |N| FRONT | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 00003600| 20250131 |ART | learn |Paint Night at Bowie|$15 includes all supplies
|4 pm Friday, January 31 |105 5th Street, Bowie
|Amazing stained glass look just in time for Valentine's Day - Create your own unique version with instructor Britt Rhoades! |BowiepaintnightJan25.jpg||Y|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20221028|20240731|ART | learn |Studio 128 Makerspace ||Starts Again on September 6!!
3-5pm Every Friday
3rd Friday is project day|Studio 128
|A state of the art Makerspace with 3D printers, a laser engraver, and computers with a variety of artistic, creative, and design software.
Experiment, work on your own projects, learn how to use specialized software and hardware or just use a free space to get some work done!
FREE
No registration required. |Makerspace.jpg||N|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20221028|20241122|ART | learn |DISCOVERY WORKSHOP || November 22 1 pm and 5 pm|Podcasting
at Studio 128
128 N Railroad Ave| 1 pm session is geared toward kids 10 and up and a first experience creating a podcast

5 pm session is an intermediate class with more advanced concepts for teens through adults

No Charge
Registration not required |PODCAST.png||N|WHTP |N| FRONT | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 00003510|20240817|ART | learn |Craft and Sip|$15 includes all craft supplies
|Saturday. August 17th @ 6:00pm|Aridus Wine Tasting Room
|Make a cool Pressed Flower Jar Lantern and enjoy good company,

Aridus Tasting Room 145 N Railview Ave |craft & Sip.jpg||Y |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20200101|22221111|EVENT | takepart |Jam Session|Bring what you got!|3:00pm Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday| The Palace of Art and Theater
|Pick up an instrument, bring your voice, or come just to listen. Come join this circle of musicians to make music and have a good time!

Acoustic instruments preferred.

FREE No registration required. |jam.jpg||N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20200101|20241203|EVENT | takepart |Willcox Community Choir|| Mondays at 5:00pm |The Palace - 116 N Railroad Ave
|Make beautiful music in the new Community Choir. Enjoy singing a variety of music types with others in the community.

All voices and levels of experience welcome

No auditions required
|Willcox Community Choir.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Willcox Community Choir Flyer.pdf|N|WHTP |N| FRONT || |Gayle |20171012+11.22 20200101|20250201|EVENT | takepart |Photography Contest
Pet Theme |Starting Now| Entries Due by February 1 |

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Whether your pet is large or small, mammal, reptilian, or avian, capture its best moment.

Selected photos will be shown on the Heritage Courtyard banner


|JanPhotoContest.jpg|https://form.jotform.com/242256260958159|N|WHTP |N||| |Gayle |20171012+11.22 20250111|20250214|EVENT | experience |- Retro Rewind -
Penny Serenade || Friday, February 14 @ 1:00pm |The Willcox Historic Theater|A couple's big dreams give way to a life full of unforeseen sadness and unexpected joy. With Cary Grant and Irene Dunne

Includes a baby popcorn and bottled water with ticket purchase
$5 Admission|Penny Serenade.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034012/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_penny%2520ser|Y|WHTP |N||| |Gayle |20171012+11.22 20250215|20250314|EVENT | experience |- Retro Rewind -
Springtime in the Sierras || Friday, March 14 @ 1:00pm |The Willcox Historic Theater|A gang, headed by evil Stephanie Bachelor, is slaughtering game out of season. Roy finds the freezer where the meat is kept, but baddie Roy Barcroft finds him there. A famous fight takes place in the freezer. Roy, of course, wins it. With Roy Rogers and Trigger

Includes a baby popcorn and bottled water with ticket purchase
$5 Admission|Springtime in the Sierras.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039861/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_springtime|Y|WHTP |N||| |Gayle |20171012+11.22 00003500|20250213|EVENT | experience |Brown Bag
Arizona History:
Buffalo Soldiers and
the Garfield Monument||Thursday, February 13 @ 12:00pm |The Palace of Art and Theater|Accurate portrayals of famous people and their relationships with Detroit, Bonita Canyon, The New Mexico/Arizona Territories, and the Garfield Monument.|2-13 Skennedy BB.jpg||N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 00002750|20241102|EVENT | experience |Red Carpet Shindig
The Event of the Year!||Saturday Nov 2 @ 6:00pm
|Elks Lodge |Come in Your Finest Ball Gown
or your Cleanest Overalls
Great Food, Great Entertainment and a Lot of Fun

Benefits Willcox Theater and Arts|Shindig web.png|https://www.jotform.com/build/232016888246057|N|WHTP |N|FRONT| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 20230320|20230729|EVENT | experience |Matinee My Way - Shrek|Saturday, July 29th|10:00am @ Willcox Historic Theater||Enjoy a special showing of Shrek with the sound down low and lights turned up for a sensory friendly experience. Those with special dietary needs may bring their own snacks! Matinee my Way is a walk-in event! No registration is required.|shrek_Website Thumbnail.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0126029/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_q_shrek|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle 20180523+10.23| 20221127|20240731|SUPER | top |Summer Workshops:

Arts of All Kinds |Something for everyone
from Age 3 to 93 |||Arts workshops are offered in watercolor, chalk, pour painting, crafts, digital art, exploring art and much more|Art section web thumbnail.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Art Section.pdf|N|WHTP |S||https://form.jotform.com/240606841814152| |Gayle |20171012+10.23 20221127| 20240731 |SUPER | top |Summer Workshops:

Science, Tech and Engineering |Something for everyone
from Age 3 to 93 |||Science from Geology to Astronomy, Rockets, 3D printing and NASA Mission 2 Mars projects|STEM section web thumbnail.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/STEM section.pdf|N|WHTP |S||https://form.jotform.com/240606841814152| |Gayle |20171012+10.23 00003500| 20240608 |ART | learn |Parent-Child Paint Night|$15 includes all supplies
|6 pm Thursday, June 8 |The Palace of Art and Theater
|Any age child from 4 to 40+, and their parent! If you want to make a special cat and kitten painting together, this paint night is for you. |parent child paint night.jpg||Y|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 00002500|20240209|EVENT | takepart |Open Mic Night|Show off your talent!|7:00pm, Friday February 9| The Palace of Art and Theater
|Tune up your kazoo, polish your clogs, loosen up your vocal cords and show off your talent at Open Mic Night. Or come on by and marvel at our local talent!
FREE to perform, FREE to watch and enjoy!
Sign-ins start at 6:30pm!|Open Mic Night Peter.png||N |WHTP |O| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 00003000|20240601|EVENT | experience |WAMM FEST
Willcox Art, Music and Movies

June 1, 2024|| Starts at 4 pm
FREE|Railroad Park
|An Old-Fashioned Summer Festival with plenty of activities for the kids, fun art projects to try, live music and end the evening with the movie MegaMind at the AntHill Drive-in|WAMM.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/WAMM FLYER Bubbles.pdf|N |WHTP ||FRONT| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 00003000|20240405|EVENT | experience |Southern Arizona Independent Film Festival|Festival April 6, 2024|Screenings start 12:oo pm| The Palace of Art and Theater
|The festival screens G and PG rated short films (under 15 minutes)
Special Show Fri 7pm
"Planet of the Killer robots"|2024 SAIFF Screenings Poster.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/2024 SAIFF Screenings Poster.pdf|N |WHTP ||FRONT| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 00002900|20240525|EVENT | experience |Live on Stage!
Trace Bundy!||Saturday May 25 @ 7:00 pm|The Palace of Art and Theater |Internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy, the “Acoustic Ninja” will amaze as to how one person can do all that with just two hands and ten fingers .

Get your tickets today by clicking the link below!|2024-5-24 Trace Bundy v2.jpg|https://tracebundy.com|Y|WHTP |N|FRONT| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 | 00002750|20240204|EVENT | experience |Stage to Cinema
PIRATES OF PENZANCE!||Friday, Feb 2 @ 6:30pm
Sunday Feb 4 @ 2:00pm|The Palace of Art and Theater |The only Gilbert & Sullivan opera to premiere in the United States, Pirates' "patter songs, preposterous rhymes and Victorian setting keep it fresh and hilarious.
Recorded live in HD at the English National Opera|Pirates 1.jpg||Y|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |